Brief Family Therapy Homework Planner [Paperback]

Louis J. Bevilacqua (Author), Frank M. Dattilio (Author), Lou Bevilacqua (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0471385123 | ISBN-13: 978-0471385127 | Edition: 1

Help families develop the skills they need to work through problems

Brief Family Therapy Homework Planner arms you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features:

• Over 30 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues in family therapeutic treatment
• A quick-reference format-the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problem, such as addiction, anger, mental illness, and jealousy
• Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises
• Assignments that are cross-referenced to The Family Therapy Treatment Planner—so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or behavioral problem
• A computer disk that contains all the exercises in a word-processing format—allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs

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Help families develop the skills they need to work through problems

Brief Family Therapy Homework Planner arms you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features:

• Over 30 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues in family therapeutic treatment
• A quick-reference format–the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problem, such as addiction, anger, mental illness, and jealousy
• Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises
• Assignments that are cross-referenced to The Family Therapy Treatment Planner–so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or behavioral problem
• A computer disk that contains all the exercises in a word-processing format–allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients’ unique styles and needs

About the Author

LOUIS J. BEVILACQUA, MEd, NCC, is a National Board Certified Counselor and Clinical Director and Cofounder of Connections Adolescent and Family Care.
FRANK M. DATTILIO, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist and Clinical Director of the Center for Integrative Psychotherapy. He is the coauthor of The Family Therapy Treatment Planner.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471385123
• ISBN-13: 978-0471385127
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Workbooks

More About the Author

Louis J. Bevilacqua, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and Vice President of Life Management Incorporated. LMI is comprised of three companies; Life Counseling Services (LCS), Rehab After Work/After School, and The Light Program. LMI has over 30 office locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Florida. Dr. Bevilacqua is the Internship Training Director at LCS, which is an APPIC approved training program. He is the Clinical Director of The Light Program, a Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program which serves adolescents, adults, as well as individuals suffering from eating disordered behaviors. Dr. Bevilacqua received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine under the direction of Arthur Freeman, Ed.D., ABPP. Dr. Bevilacqua specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of mood disorders, family therapy, and treating self-injurious behaviors. His other publications include Comparative Treatments for Relationship Dysfunction and The Brief Family Therapy Homework Planner (now in its second edition), both co-edited with Dr. Frank Dattilio, as well as The Group Therapy Homework Planner. His latest book, "When You Can't Snap Out of it: Finding Your Way Through Depression provides practical ways to manage and overcome the symptoms of depression. Dr. Bevilacqua lives in PA with his wife and three daughters. Please visit my website at www.drlouonline.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Phil Ginsburg Reviews Jongsma's Family Treatment Planner, July 19, 2010

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This review is from: Family Therapy Homework Planner, Second Edition (Paperback)

Once again Jongsma offers an excellent treatment planner for therapists and counselors that makes treatment planning simplified. This will help new and experienced therapists alike. The format is easy to use and can be customized by the therapist to fit any situation they may encounter. Jongsma's Treatment, Homework, and Progress Note planners are a good value and well worth your time and effort to read. A great addition to any mental health professional's library!